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From: Ron.Rothenberg@f460.n101.z1.fidonet.org (Ron Rothenberg)
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Subject: Re: big brother/sister
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Date: 15 Apr 91 20:03:05 GMT
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>I once tried to volunteer with one of these agencies, for any
>handicapped kids they might have as clients. The response? "We
>don't have/get/accept handicapped children in our program." A
>friend of mine had the same experience. Wonderful *&^%$&ing people!
>Eh?

Hi Bill,

Thought you might want to know there is a MENTOR program in
Boston for girls with disabilities.  They are paired with
independent women with disabilities along the lines of Big
Brother/Big Sister.

I've heard this program has spread to other areas, too.  I think
it's a great idea to help kids w/ disabilities (with 0, 1 or 2
parents) grow up with more self-esteem and better role models
than they'll get otherwise.

=rsr=

... The greatest American superstition is belief in facts - H. Keyserling

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